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Most Selective Private Preschools in New Mexico

The average private preschool acceptance rate in New Mexico is 89% per year (2024-25).
The most selective school in New Mexico is Children's Choice CCPRE, with an acceptance rate of 50%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 50% 100% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 89%

Most Selective Private Preschools in New Mexico (2024-25)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Children's Choice CCPRE
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: NS-PK
6501 Lomas Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 296-2880
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Grace Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-12
2200 Sullivan Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 325-7802
Rank: #33.
Rio Grande School
Rio Grande School Photo - 1st grader with our Technology Director in the Media Lab.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-6
715 Camino Cabra
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 983-1621
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Journey Montessori School
Journey Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
1212 Unity Way
Santa Fe, NM 87506
(505) 652-1986
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Junction Christian Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-5
9924 N Catchings
Hobbs, NM 88242
(575) 631-2435
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Las Cruces Academy
Las Cruces Academy Photo - Kindergarteners diving into new books at our in-house book fair
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
1755 Avenida de Mercado, Mesilla (not a mailing address)
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 521-9384
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Christ Lutheran School
Christ Lutheran School Photo - Christ Lutheran School Lutheran Schools Week!
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(10)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-8
7701 Candelaria Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 884-3876
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Eastern Hills Christian Academy
Eastern Hills Christian Academy Photo - Eastern Hills Christian Academy serves preschool-8th grade children and is located on a secure campus in the NE heights of Albuquerque.
(Baptist)
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-8
3100 Morris St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 294-3373
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
St. Mary's Catholic School Belen
(Catholic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-8
101 north 10th street
Belen, NM 87002
(505) 864-0484
Rank: #7 - 107. - 10.
Santa Fe Waldorf School
Santa Fe Waldorf School Photo - Students learn best through their own observations and discoveries. The Waldorf approach encourages students to observe carefully and think clearly about the world before them. Instead of presenting answers, the teacher poses questions that lead the student to insight and knowledge founded in experience.
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-12
26 Puesta Del Sol
Santa Fe, NM 87508
(505) 983-9727
Rank: #1111.
Abundant Life Christian School
Abundant Life Christian School Photo - Abundant Life Christian School
(Mennonite)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-11
2851 Arenal Road SW
Albuquerque, NM 87121
(505) 877-7772
Rank: #12 - 1612. - 16.
Cross Of Hope School
Cross Of Hope School Photo - Preschool Chapel with Pastor Adam.
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: NS-5
6104 Taylor Ranch Road Nw
Albuquerque, NM 87120
(505) 897-1832
Rank: #12 - 1612. - 16.
Immanuel Lutheran School
Immanuel Lutheran School Photo - Biblical Worldview taught in every subject. In Person instruction all covid year and for the 21/22 year too! Enrollment is open. We can't wait to have you be a part of our Christian family! Schedule your free Educational Success Consultation with our principal today!
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(11)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-8
300 Gold Ave SE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 243-2589
Rank: #12 - 1612. - 16.
Manzano Day School
Manzano Day School Photo - Joy in Learning!
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-5
1801 Central Ave NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 243-6659
Rank: #12 - 1612. - 16.
St. Frances Cabrini Catholic School
St. Frances Cabrini Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-8
1000 East 8th Street
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 437-7821
Rank: #12 - 1612. - 16.
Southwest Child Care
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: NS
11800 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 294-2233
Rank: #1717.
Mccurdy School
(Methodist)
Acceptance Rate: 96%
Grades: NS-12
261 S Mccurdy Rd
Espanola, NM 87532
(505) 753-7221
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Montessori ONE Academy
Montessori ONE Academy Photo - Math in Montessori classroom.
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-5
9360 Holly Avenue NE
Albuquerque, NM 87122
(505) 822-5150
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Our Lady Of The Assumption Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-8
815 Guaymas Place Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 256-3167
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Salam Academy
Salam Academy Photo - Regional Winners
Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-12
8015 Mountain Rd Pl NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 288-8768
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Clovis Christian Schools
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-12
2000 Humphrey Rd
Clovis, NM 88101
(575) 935-2278
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
St. Thomas Aquinas School
St. Thomas Aquinas School Photo - Sister Anne Louise spends instructional time with STAS 1st grade class.
(Catholic)
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-8
1100 Hood Road SE
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 892-3221
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Sandia Montessori School Of Albuquerque
Montessori School
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-5
3240 A Juan Tabo Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87111
(505) 293-6614
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Congregation Albert Early Childhood Center
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: NS-K
3800 Louisiana Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 883-0306
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Legacy Christian Academy
Legacy Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-12
3001 Thunder Road
Alamogordo, NM 88310
(575) 434-0352
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Mission Lutheran School
Mission Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-8
2752 N Roadrunner Pkwy
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 532-5489
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
St. Francis Of Assisi School
St. Francis Of Assisi School Photo - This is us: the good, the bad, the shy, the outgoing, the playful, the serious - clearly diversity at its best, but a great group of people.
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-8
Hc 71 Box 26 Rte 356
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3252

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the New Mexico average private preschools acceptance rate?
The New Mexico average private preschools acceptance rate is 89% for 2024-25.
What are the most selective private preschools in New Mexico?
The top ranked private preschools in New Mexico include Children's Choice CCPRE, Grace Baptist Academy and Rio Grande School.

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